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Red Bank - After a robust weekend of campaigning that brought Monmouth County Republican Vice Chair and local businesswoman Diane Gooch to the Memorial Day events of at least 8 towns in the 6th District, the Gooch campaign is continuing its progress towards victory in the primary by gathering the endorsements of two key Mayors in the district. Mayor of Union Beach, Paul Smith and Ocean Township Mayor Bill Larkin who reportedly released a statement today unequivocally backing Gooch.

According to a press release Mayor Larkin stated that, "Diane's grassroots campaigning has been impressive. She has diligently worked in Ocean Township and its surrounding areas to ensure that her message of lower taxes and smaller government is heard."

The Union Beach Republican Committee is also endorsing Gooch, and according to Mayor Paul Smith, "We look forward to helping Diane defeat Frank Pallone in November. Diane brings a sense of enthusiasm to campaigning that is refreshing and energizing. She works hard, and inspires others to do the same."

Gooch has earned the endorsement of all four county Republican organizations in the 6th district, as well as the support of every Republican state level elected official in the district. Ocean Township and Union Beach join dozens of towns where local elected officials and Republican party leaders have backed Gooch since she announced her candidacy in March. "We are glad to be part of the team that will retire Frank Pallone in November" Mayor Smith stated.

Gooch is poised to hold a GOTV rally this Friday in Red Bank as the campaign heads into the final days of primary season.

Gooch campaign manager, Tony Sayegh said today that, "We have run an energetic and positive grassroots campaign that has consisted of thousands of phone calls and dozens of supporters going door to door for Diane. She is receiving an overwhelming response from voters because they know that she is the only candidate who can defeat Frank Pallone.  We look forward to gearing up for the final days of the primary, and our victory on June 8th will be an important first step in sending Frank Pallone into retirement as we help turn the page in Washington."
 
The Diane Gooch For Congress GOTV rally will be held on Friday, June 4th from 7 to 10 pm at Dublin House in Red Bank.

The 6th district covers portions of Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset and Union counties.